as in canyons
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage
the next day's hike was a stiff climb out of the saddle where they had camped for the night
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as in loads
to place a weight or burden on
to the social worker it seemed as though her supervisor had once again saddled her with a truly hopeless case
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Recent Examples of saddles
Domenica Bongiovanni, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Yet Gee’s Bend quilts did not enter the FAP’s Index of American Design, an ambitious project that documented, in illusionistic watercolors, everyday objects (weathervanes, chairs, saddles, dolls, dresses) dating from the Colonial era to the Gilded Age.
—John P. Murphy, ARTnews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Enhance your dining experience with this sleek silver chopstick rest from Ming Yu Wang, inspired by horse saddles and adorned with a freshwater pearl.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Beyond potential political resistance, implementing the name changes saddles campus administrators with costly and time-consuming busywork, including updating legal documents, maps and physical signage.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
The barstools are shaped like saddles.
—Carolina Abbott Galvão, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
This partnership will look at installing the device in OEM saddles, while there’s also the choice of going for a custom aftermarket saddle that would come with the device pre-installed.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
Interest in marching in the parade was so intense that organizers implemented rigorous selection criteria like the quality of the horses’ grooming, saddles, tack, and the riders’ appearance.
—Patrick Salland, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
His cowboys keep their saddles in the back of their sedans.
—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
Tim Grierson, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
That year's pages showcased Richard Sears' talent for homespun, conversational copywriting in listings for watches, jewelry, saddles, carriages, musical instruments, revolvers and sporting goods interspersed with quality guarantees and customer testimonials.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Yet Gee’s Bend quilts did not enter the FAP’s Index of American Design, an ambitious project that documented, in illusionistic watercolors, everyday objects (weathervanes, chairs, saddles, dolls, dresses) dating from the Colonial era to the Gilded Age.
—John P. Murphy, ARTnews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Enhance your dining experience with this sleek silver chopstick rest from Ming Yu Wang, inspired by horse saddles and adorned with a freshwater pearl.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Beyond potential political resistance, implementing the name changes saddles campus administrators with costly and time-consuming busywork, including updating legal documents, maps and physical signage.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
The barstools are shaped like saddles.
—Carolina Abbott Galvão, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
This partnership will look at installing the device in OEM saddles, while there’s also the choice of going for a custom aftermarket saddle that would come with the device pre-installed.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
Interest in marching in the parade was so intense that organizers implemented rigorous selection criteria like the quality of the horses’ grooming, saddles, tack, and the riders’ appearance.
—Patrick Salland, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
His cowboys keep their saddles in the back of their sedans.
—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
One of two 2011 movies in which Lawrence plays Anton Yelchin’s love interest, The Beaver saddles her with the role of Norah, a classmate of Yelchin’s who happens to be the valedictorian and a cheerleader and an artist and super-goofy and deeply sensitive.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saddles
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Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, Zion National Park, Utah Zion National Park in southwestern Utah is known for spectacular scenery that includes colorful mountains, peaks, sandstone formations, canyons, waterfalls, cliffs, and wildlife.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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Early the next morning, the crew hunted out some more canyons to cruise.—
Michael Van Runkle,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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On the plus side, Lexus loads the RX with safety tech.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 May 2026
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The delivery person just loads the food and selects the room number.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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The manhunt has so far been contained to Stewart County, where search crews are up against an immediate terrain of steep hills with deep ravines or hollows, the sheriff said.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Why not try and capture an image of the moon during each major phase (excluding the new moon) as the line separating night from day sweeps across the lunar surface throwing ancient craters, ravines and mountain ranges into relief.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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Dimitsana and Arcadian mountain trails The heartland of the Peloponnese is Arcadia, a mountainous province of gorges and hills, many precariously topped by medieval towns.—
Helen Brown,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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The island’s eastern region of Lasithi is home to dramatic gorges, small mountain villages, Europe’s largest natural palm forest—and fewer crowds.—
Yulia Denisyuk,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
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While the East shivers for much of the week, a heat wave in the West is forecast to bring well-above average or even record-breaking temperatures, with high temperatures soaring into the 110s in the valleys of Southern California and Arizona.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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During the journey, passengers pass waterfalls, rivers, and steep valleys, crossing over 41 bridges and through 13 tunnels.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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“Saddles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saddles. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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